Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, Alta.) issued a statement congratulating Venezuelans, and calling for calm and peaceful resolution, following the decision to audit votes cast in the presidential election. The full statement is available online. Call 613-944-2300.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said Canada offers condolences to the people of Iran and Pakistan following a powerful earthquake. "The people of Iran and Pakistan are resilient when faced with adversity, and it is our hope they recover quickly from this devastating event," said Baird. The full statement is available online. … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) said he was saddened and deeply disappointed to learn of the resignation of prime minister Salam Fayyad. “Mr. Fayyad was a trusted and dedicated interlocutor and friend of Canada. It is my hope that he will continue to advance the cause of peace and continue to work … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced that Canada is taking further action in preventing sexual violence against women and girls in conflict areas. Baird said Canada will contribute $5 million this year to help prevent conflict-related sexual violence and to respond to the needs of victims. The full release is available online. … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, Alta.) addressed the Organization of the American States on the subjects of global community and hemispheric partnership. The full address is available online. Minister of State (Finance) Ted Menzies (Macleod, Alta.), on behalf of International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.), highlighted … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) reaffirmed the close and special friendship that underpins the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Netanyahu and Baird held productive discussions on a broad range of regional issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and its sponsorship of international terrorism, the crisis in … Read more
Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs) Diane Ablonczy (Calgary-Nosehill, Alta.) announced that she will travel to the United States to participate in the third annual Palm Beach Strategic Forum from April 8 to 9, 2013, in Florida. She will then go to Washington, D.C., to address the Organization of American States … Read more
International Trade Minister Ed Fast (Abbotsford, B.C.) discussed the many benefits an ambitious Canada-EU trade agreement will bring to B.C. workers and businesses during a round-table session in Vancouver with stakeholders from a wide range of B.C.’s key economic sectors. The full release is available online. Call 613-992-7332.
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) issued a statement following his visit to Qatar. “Trade between Canada and Qatar is expected to expand significantly over the coming years as Qatar’s economy continues to grow. I was pleased to meet with private sector business leaders to hear first-hand where opportunities lie," said Baird. The … Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, Ont.) announced the following diplomatic appointment: Mark McDowell becomes Ambassador to Burma. This marks Canada’s first-ever appointment of an ambassador who will be resident in Rangoon. Canada is now in the process of establishing an embassy in the country for the first time. The official opening of the … Read more
